kingston business bulletin vol 2 - 2014

Business Bulletintaking care of business in Kingston

Volume 2 • 2014

in this editionLeading the future of manufacturingin Melbourne’s south eastThe Future of Manufacturing project(FoM2) is a long-term regional strategydeveloped by local manufacturers forlocal manufacturers to increase theirglobal competitiveness.

The project aims to grow and develop a regional brand,provide local manufacturers with access to ‘best inclass’ manufacturing practices, and offer exposure toworld-class innovation. It is being implemented in fourstages, each one building on the outcomes of theearlier stage but with its own objectives.

Initiated by Southern Melbourne RDA in partnershipwith South East Business Networks and the SouthEast Melbourne Manufacturers’ Alliance (SEMMA), ofwhich Kingston Council is an Associate member. Theproject is being managed by SEMMA, which operatesin the interest of local manufacturers. It also involvesthe three levels of government, peak bodies, R&Dorganisations and educational institutions.

In 2013, Stage 1 of the project, ‘Foundation andCapacity Building’ undertook extensive dialogue withlocal manufacturers and met with specific regionalcompanies chosen for their standing as ‘captains ofindustry’. With their input, practical strategies weredeveloped under 5 themes, and a variety of actionswere proposed to strengthen the region’smanufacturing sector.

Stage 2 – 2014 and beyondEngagement & Implementation

1. Establishing a Regional IdentitySouth East Melbourne is the heartland ofmanufacturing and branding is appropriate andnecessary if the region’s manufacturing profile is tobe maintained.

2. LeadershipThe project’s thrust will come from industry itself -run ‘by manufacturers for manufacturers’.

3. Global ExposureBusiness has indicated they want exposure todifferent ideas, best practice, latest technology,successful peers and global supply chains, withindustry tailored knowledge.

4. Connection and Collaboration‘Openness’ is a critical element for a long termregional manufacturing strategy which will evolveinto a collaborative model. Connections will beestablished between businesses and relationshipswith other primary stakeholders such as stategovernment, via the Department of StateDevelopment, Business and Innovation (DSDBI), willbe strengthened to benefit local industry.

5. ResearchBusinesses understand the need to connect withresearch. This connection is necessary to stimulateinnovation. Collaboration on developing an alternative‘relationship’ model will focus on benefits to businessand enhance knowledge of future technologies.

For more information on the Future of ManufacturingProject visit: http://www.semma.com.au/ or contactSuzanne Ferguson on 9581 4712.

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Photo courtesy Hella Australia production line at Mentone.

2 Kingston Business Bulletin May 2014

As a major manufacturing areawith a signiKcant number ofcompanies involved in theautomotive supply chain, thecurrent economic environmentis challenging for manyKingston businesses. Councilis working closely with theVictorian Government andlocal businesses to ensure thattransitional support is spreadacross all regions affected bythe decisions of internationalcar companies.

Of course it is not only the businesses thatwill be affected. Many of Kingston’sresidents are employed by companies inthe automotive sector and these peoplemay be feeling insecure about theirfutures. Council will also be workingclosely with the Victorian GovernmentSkills Group to provide information aboutretraining opportunities and othergovernment support that will be availablefor those impacted.

Now more than ever is the time torecognise that the City of Kingston ishome to some of Australia’s mostsuccessful and dynamic companies.I would like to congratulatebreadsolutions and Marand PrecisionEngineering who recently won awards atthe Melbourne’s South East RegionalBusiness Awards.

These two companies highlight thediversity and strength of business inKingston. breadsolutions use ground-breaking frozen technology to provide themost innovative 'ready to bake' breadproducts in Australia while Marand is aleading global supplier of precisionengineered solutions to a range ofindustries including Aerospace, Defence,Rail, Automotive and Mining. Well doneto both companies.

From the Mayor

Cr Paul PeulichMayorCITY OF KINGSTON

Early in May Kingston Council hosteda “Meet the Builder” session at the siteof the Clayton South Kindergartenproject, for suppliers and contractorsto gain insight into the work packagesavailable for this, and future Councilwork projects.

It was a great opportunity for local businessesto establish connections with the builder andlearn about the Industry Capability Network(ICN) and how this online gateway can assistbusinesses to find new market opportunities.

The ‘Meet the Builder’ event for the ClaytonSouth Kindergarten was the first of manyevents planned by Council’s EconomicDevelopment team designed to connect localsuppliers and contractors with the delivery ofCouncil’s extensive program of capital works.

Local suppliers and contractors are encouraged tovisit the Industry Capability Network (ICN) websitewww.icn.org.au where Kingston City Council isuploading information on forthcoming capitalworks projects.

Council will also be assisting businesses withtender writing workshops to be held in comingmonths to help local businesses betterunderstand the process Council uses forengaging suppliers. Expressions of Interest arenow being taken for these workshops.

For more information about ‘Meet the Builder’events or the Tender Writing Workshops, callKingston City Council’s Economic Developmentteam on 9581 4735 or Community Buildingsteam on 9581 4344. For Industry CapabilityNetwork information visit: www.icn.org.au

Opportunity to supply,deliver & install furniturefor Kingston CommunityChildren’s Hubs

City of Kingston is inviting proposals for thesupply of furniture to two Community Children’sHubs which are currently under construction.

Each Children’s Community Hub willincorporate provision for a range of children’sservices that will include kindergarten, long daycare, maternal and child health and flexiblemulti-use space that can be used by a range ofcommunity organisations and service providers.

The quality programs delivered in the Hubs willbe enhanced by high quality furnishings that willassist in creating functional learning, meeting,work and common spaces.

The furnishings of the Hubs are considered tobe as important as the overall facility design tospecifically encourage a connection to theoverall themes and colour schemes of eachHub. The furnishings should include a range ofnatural materials that minimise environmentalimpacts. The use of natural materials isparticularly relevant to the early learningspaces being used predominantly by children topromote a connection to nature.

The documents can be found on the City ofKingston website athttp://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/tenders

Kingston Council encourages localbusiness to tender for capital works

You are invited to participate in an extraordinaryopportunity to glimpse inside the workings of some ofAustralia’s most revolutionary organisations anddiscover how the facilities and expertise at theMelbourne Centre for Nanofabrication (MCN) helpedthem evolve their products.

An open access hub for Australia’s manufacturingindustry, MCN provides world-class facilities and cutting-edge technologies to bring innovations to life.

At a free seminar, some of the MCN’s mostaccomplished industry clients will share with you thework they have developed at the MCN and discuss thevarious processes they undertook and challenges theyovercame during their engagement.

Managing Director of Eden BDM, Alexander Kingwilldiscuss the development of the world’s first microflowbattery for use in electric powered vehicles.

Vice President of Research andDevelopment at Vaxxas,Angus Forsterwill highlight the evolution of the nanopatch,

a needle-free immunisation system with the potential totransform the world’s disease landscape.

Chairman and Director of Seagull Technologies, HarryUngerwill showcase SonoEye, the first non-invasivedevice used to deliver medication to the eye for thetreatment of macular degeneration.

Director of Research andDevelopment at Innovia Security,Gary Powerwill share how nanofabrication processes arehelping to create counterfeit proof bank notes.

Managing Director and founder of start-up company,Micro-X, Peter Rowlandwill discuss the process fordeveloping a lightweight, mobile medical x-ray systemfor hospitals.

DATE: Thursday 29th May 2014TIME: 8.30am – 10.30amVENUE: The Australian Synchrotron Auditorium,

800 Blackburn Rd, ClaytonREGISTRATION: http://nanomelbourne.com/events-nanofabulous-for-industry

NANOFAB-ULOUS for IndustryA South East Melbourne Innovation Precinct (SEMIP) Seminar


Marand Delivers Vertical Tails ForF-35 Lightning IIKingston precision engineeringcompany Marand, has manufacturedthe Krst Australian made vertical tailfor the F-35 Lightning II Joint StrikeFighters (JSF).

Kingston’s Mayor, Cr. Paul Peulich joined theHonourable Dr. Denis Napthine, Premier ofVictoria, and the Honourable Michael Ronaldson,Senator for Victoria representing the DefenceMinister, at Marand’s Moorabbin premises on30th March to mark this significant milestone.

The delivery of the first major air framecomponents marks an important productionmilestone for Marand, BAE Systems andAustralia, demonstrating the significantindustrial benefits the F-35 program brings tothe growing Australian aerospace industry.

The work on the F-35 vertical tails issubcontracted to Marand by BAE Systems and isone of the largest planned manufacturingprojects for the F-35 in Australia, with 722 shipsets anticipated. The manufacture and deliveryof the vertical tails is expected to generatearound $1 billion of revenue and employ 200staff at Marand through the life of the program.

David Ellul, managing director of Marand,commented, “This is a major step for Marand tomove into the field of aerostructures manufacturing.I am very proud of our team for achieving so muchin such a short time with tremendous support fromBAE Systems. The unique capability we haveestablished will serve the Australian Defenceindustry and create high technology Australian jobsfor many years to come.”

AABC’s Ghanamission open toVictorian KrmsVictorian Krms wanting to growtheir business in Africa are invitedto participate in the AustraliaAfrica Business Association’s trademission to Ghana (July 3-11).

Ghana’s economic growth has beenimpressive over the last two years – 7.9 percent in real GDP terms. The economy hasbeen transformed by the start of oilproduction, helped along by rising per capitaincome, increased capital spending bygovernment, higher commodity prices andimproved government finances.

With a stable political environment anddynamic private sector willing to collaboratewith international partners, Ghana is a greatplatform for investigating opportunities inthe Economic Community of West AfricanStates, with an estimated 340 million people.

The country remains heavily reliant on itstraditional commodities. Gold, cocoa andnow, oil constitute the majority of exportsand revenues. However, there are growingopportunities for Australian firms inmining, education, agrifood processing,and oil and gas.

The 2014 Ghana Trade and InvestmentMission provides an opportunity to explore arange of key sectors including agribusiness,energy (solar, wind, gas), oil and gas,mining, infrastructure (roads, railways,ports), ICT, tourism and health, educationand financial services.

The 10-day mission is organised by theAustralia Africa Business Association(Victoria) in partnership with the GhanaInvestment Promotion Centre. It will includea two-day stopover in South Africa.

For more information, visithttp://www.aabc-global.com

ACIT is a not-for-profit memberbased organisation which broadlyseeks to provide a forum forcommunication and experience ininternational trade.

The Chamber maintains an active program oftraining sessions and informative events tobuild awareness and capacity in all aspects ofinternational trade for importers and exporters.

A networking event with a market focus will beheld on Wednesday 30 July at the MelbourneGolf Academy in Heatherton. Visit:www.acit.org.au The event is free for anyone toattend with drinks to be purchased over the bar.

Food Innovation AustraliaFood Innovation Australia (FIAL), aninitiative that has been establishedto accelerate the success oforganisations across the Australianfood and beverage sector.

FIAL cordially invites you to attend their 2014round, which will have a specific focus onexport to Asia, local retail, innovation andcollaboration.

DATE: Monday 21st July 2014TIME: 8.30am – 10.30am

VENUE: The Australian Synchrotron800 Blackburn Rd, Clayton

COST: Free

REGISTRATION:

http://www.catalystconnect.com.au/fial

Mayor Cr Paul Peulich trying out the F-35 cockpit

Australian Chamber of International Trade (ACIT)


Today’s business landscape isdrastically changing. The days ofleading a business in a stableenvironment are over. Globalisation –connected and borderless, customer-centric technology innovation,disruptions affecting businessesglobally and new models of business,service and products are challengesbeing faced every day by thousands ofbusiness leaders struggling to navigatethrough this unfamiliar landscape.

Forget about teaching your leaders traditionaland outdated approaches to “managing change”.Change is rapid, it’s constant and it’s here to stay.Think of it as the new way of doing business. Insuch an environment, we need to look closely atour organisational structures in order to optimisethem. Survival of businesses will depend in part,on their ability to handle transformation in achanged landscape. Traditional hierarchies aim tostandardise processes and achieve efficiency but

osten become challenged in their efforts toeffectively facilitate change.

The Australian Industry Group (AiG) inpartnership with Kingston Council arepresenting a breakfast seminar on “LeadingThrough Turbulence”. Relevant for businessowners and senior managers, don’t miss thisopportunity to come along and gain insight intoways to lead your business in order to thrive in achanged landscape. An ideal opportunity tonetwork with business leaders.

This is a FREE breakfast presentation, andplaces will fill quickly, so register NOW!

Leading Through TurbulenceDATE: Friday 23rd May 2014TIME: 7.30am - 9.30amVENUE: Woodlands Golf Club

109 White St, MordiallocREGISTRATIONS:http://goo.gl/NYdJX1 or call 1300 886 150

Breakfast Event:

Leading Through Turbulence

Kingston SustainableBusiness Network BreakfastFor all businesses committed toreforming their business practices toreduce both operating costs andenvironmental impacts.You are invited to be part of a growingnetwork of businesses that are awareof the competitive advantage ofsharing sustainable knowledge andbusiness innovation

Sustainability is now embedded into business bestpractice. The Kingston Sustainable Businessnetwork provides a forum for businesses toexplore new and innovative sustainable initiatives.

Join with other local business owners over a hotbreakfast, to hear participating business profiles,

their interest in sustainability,Limited Places Available

DATE: Thursday 29th May 2014

TIME: 7.00am - 9.00am

VENUE: Woodlands Golf Club109 White St, Mordialloc

COST: $20 - includes hot breakfast

REGISTRATION:

http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/business/Events-Workshops/Networking-EventsFURTHER INFORMATION:

Call Angela on 9581 4787

DecodingDigitalBusinessVictoria is about to beginan eight week program 'DecodingDigital: How to become a digitalleader in your industry' designed tohelpVictorian businesses developdigital skills for operating a businessand to build the digital foundationsfor future success.

This innovative program will be conductedcompletely online via webinar, emailnewsletter, social media and Google hangoutsand is a flexible program so that businessowners may be involved when it suits themand according to their needs. At the end of theprogram business owners will have theknowledge and basic skills necessary toensure that their business is positioned tothrive in the digital age.

The program will be run over eight weekscommencing Monday 5 May with the firstwebinar and will end the week ending 27 June.For more details and to sign up to the programplease go to:

http://www.business.vic.gov.au/events-workshops-and-mentoring/decoding-digital-how-to-become-a-digital-leader

“90% of the world’s data has been created in the last two years”(PWC, Digital Pulse 2013).

Business owners are invited to gettogether after work at a local venuesituated in the industrial precincts ofKingston on a quarterly rotational basis.

These business networking events offer theopportunity to get to know “who’s who on theblock” and to potentially establish new businessrelationships with neighbouring businesses.

They also provide participants with the chance tohear about the business services and support thatCouncil offers, and provide a forum to discuss anyissues or challenges in your business. This two-wayexchange of information enables Council’s businessdevelopment team to be an effective voice for the

local business community, at the same time asbusiness to business contacts are made.

The next event will be on Thursday 5th June at theRed Pillar Café, Braeside. Also please keepThursday 31st July free for our Moorabbin ‘MeetYour Mates’ -venue to be confirmed.

For further information and to register for ourBraeside event, visit: http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/business/Events-Workshops/Networking-Events or call 9581 4735

Meet Your Mates


Your Chance to Shine, Retailers wanted for ExpoThis year, the annual KingstonBusinessWomen’s Networkluncheon will provideopportunities for small businessowners in the category of RetailApparel, Fashion and Health tohave a complimentary stand at theExpo running in conjunction withthe luncheon.

If you are a Kingston-based business and runninga retail business in apparel, fashion or beauty, thenthis is your chance to showcase your business.If you would like to be part of this exhibition, email

[email protected] with theheading/title Hidden Gems in the message bar by31st May 2014. You will then be sent a link tocomplete the online application form.

There is no cost to be part of the expo butpurchase of a luncheon ticket is mandatory forexhibitors.

Email [email protected] more information call Marian on 9581 4735.Closing date for applications is 31st May 2014.

Kingston BusinessWomen’sNetwork – Annual Luncheon

However good your business idea,taking the plunge and starting yourown business can be a dauntingprocess. Making the rightmoves atthis early stage can help set yournew business on the road to success.

Offering clear, straightforward advice and a freementoring session from an experienced businessadviser, Small Business Victoria’s Start YourBusiness Workshop covers all the essentials. Fromcarrying out a feasibility study and determining thebest company structure to preparing a businessplan, you will leave this workshop with a cleareridea of how your business will look.

Starting your businessSeminar/Workshop

HOST: City of Kingston

DATE: Wednesday 16 July 2014

TIME: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

VENUE: Kingston City Council, 1230Nepean Highway, Cheltenham

COST: $30 per person - Lightrefreshments will be provided.

ONLINE BOOKINGS:

http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/business/Events-Workshops/Business-Education/Starting-Your-Business

Guest presenter: Jacqui Cooper -Australian Olympic Champion - willspeak on “AVIEW FROMTHETOP” atthe annual KingstonWomen inBusiness Luncheon to be held onWednesday 18th June, at theHemisphere Hotel & ConferenceCentre, 488 South Road, Moorabbin.

Jacqui Cooper has represented Australia in thesport of Aerial Skiing for 20 years. In 2010, shebecame the first Australian woman in history torepresent Australia at 5 Olympic Games. Herrecord 5 world titles has lest Jacqui as thegreatest aerial skier of all time (man or woman),an achievement that will go unbeaten for decades.

Jacqui Cooper's story is one of triumph, tragedy,defeat and success. It’s a story that makes youbelieve in the strength of the human spirit. Her

passion, persistence and unwavering dedication to asport that is brutal and cruel, is absolutely inspiring.

This event is sponsored by the Bank ofMelbourne.

Also combined with the same event will be the“Hidden Gems Retail & Beauty Expo”.Kingston retailers of fashion, apparel and beautyindustry will showcase their unique products andservices. Discover the little “hidden gems” in localKingston retail businesses. Displays and stallswill be open at the event.

Kingston Business Women’s Network– Annual Luncheon

DATE: Wednesday 18th June 2014

TIME: 12.00pm - 2.00pm

VENUE: Hemisphere Hotel & ConferenceCentre, 488 South Rd, Moorabbin

COST: $49.00 per person - price includestwo courses and one glass of wine

ONLINE BOOKINGS:

www.kingston.vic.gov.au/business/events-workshops

Hidden Gems Retail & Beauty ExpoTIME: 11am until 12noon; 2pm until 2.20pm

Starting yourbusinessSeminar/Workshop

Exhibitors from the 2013Kingston Business Women’s Network,

Annual Luncheon - Expo

At this seminar you will learn the simplesteps required to help youmonitor andmaintain proKtability, increase cashLowand effectively manage stock, customersand suppliers, putting your business onthe road to Knancial success.

Improving Cashflow and ProfitabilityHOST: City of KingstonDATE: Wednesday 11 June 2014

TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

VENUE: Kingston City Council, 1230Nepean Highway, Cheltenham

COST: $20 per person - Lightrefreshments will be provided.

ONLINE BOOKINGS:

http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/business/Events-Workshops/Business-Education/Improving-Cash-Flow-and-Profitability

Improving CashLow and ProKtability


Coworking in Kingston

Broader dispute resolutionpowers for Victorian SmallBusiness CommissionerTheVictorian Small BusinessCommissioner (VSBC) now hassigniKcantly broader powers toassist small business operatorsresolve commercial disputesquickly and at low or no cost.

Recent changes to the legislation make explicitthe wider dispute resolution powers of the VSBCin commercial disputes between smallbusinesses and local and state governmentbodies, as well as other businesses andnot−for−profit organisations.

The VSBC can determine the most appropriateform of dispute resolution to attempt to resolvea dispute, and can also refuse to deal with adispute where the claim is vexatious, trivial, orbetter handled by another body.

Importantly, the changes enable the VSBC tohighlight if a party has unreasonably refused toengage in dispute resolution by naming theparty in the VSBC Annual Report, tabled inParliament, and issuing a certificate of"Unreasonable Refusal".

The VSBC can also issue certificates wherealternative dispute resolution has beenattempted but failed to resolve a dispute, or isunlikely to resolve a dispute. These certificatescan be used as evidence in VCAT or a court.

Other changes include:• the ability to seek an advisory opinion from

VCAT in regard to any legislation where theVSBC has powers or responsibilities, if inthe public interest;

• introduction of consistent statutoryimmunity for the Commissioner or anotherperson performing an alternative disputeresolution function in good faith under anyof the legislation where the VSBC hasdispute resolution functions;

• empowering the VSBC to assist in thedevelopment of industry codes and providedispute resolution services under them.

The changes came into effect on 1 May 2014.For further information about the changes, orthe role of the Victorian Small BusinessCommissioner more generally, visitwww.vsbc.vic.gov.au, phone 13 VSBC (13 8722)or email [email protected]

MelbourneBusiness AwardsTwo innovative Kingstonmanufacturing businesses werehonoured as award nominees atthe recent Melbourne BusinessAwards breakfast.

Chocolate Works is Australia’s premier supplierof customised chocolate products to thepromotional product, marketing, events andspecial occasion industries. Established in 1999the company has established itself as a nicheprovider of customised and personalisedchocolate products with in house capabilities toproduce chocolates in almost any shape, size,design and packaging.

Advanced Natural skin care combines thelatest and most advanced scientific formulationswith the most luxurious natural ingredients tooffer an exclusive and extensive range ofproducts to heal, treat and revive your skin.Proudly Australian Made, Advanced Naturalincorporates new scientific formulations,combined with natural ingredients to offerintensive, corrective treatments and productsspecially formulated for eyes, face and body:

The Melbourne Business Awards is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to assist small tomedium companies become more innovative,enterprising and successful by recognisingcompanies that display excellence in theirparticular field. If you know of a business thatdeserves recognition please [email protected]

Coworking is a style of workwhich involves a sharedworking environment forindependent business owners,entrepreneurs or startups.Typically it is attractive towork-at-home professionals,independent contractors, orpeople who travel frequentlywho end up working inrelative isolation.

Coworking is the social gathering of a group ofpeople, who are still working independently, butwho share values, and who are interested in thesynergy that can happen from working withtalented people in the same space. Facilities,office space and services are shared, withfacilitation by a coordinator.

Council is currently exploring the possibility ofestablishing a coworking Hub in the Moorabbinarea. Expressions of interest can be forwardedto [email protected]

Coworking pop-up in foyer of Kingston City Hall, 28 March 2013

Why attend anetworking event?“I went to my Krst MBA breakfast mid lastyear and was very impressed by the factthere were a lot of manufacturers.Tomfrom Slattery & Acquroff spoke about hisbusiness as they had been nominated for" Business of theYear ", I later introducedmyself to him and we exchangedbusiness cards.

A few weeks later I emailed Tom and we made anappointment to catch up at his offices where I wasintroduced to the Marketing Department. They sentme a list of their uniform garments for quoting andcame back to me later saying he would definitelyconsider us for their next order. Just beforeChristmas, I received an email asking if I couldsupply an order in the first week in January.Despite the short timeframe, the order wascompleted on time and delivered.

Since then I have had orders from a number ofbusinesses attending the MBA breakfasts and theircontacts. I have really been impressed with theopen attitude of everyone who attends MBA.Having been a member of other networkinggroups, I have found that is not always the case. Iwas so impressed by the collaboration andprofessionalism that I joined as a member of MBAand now look forward to the network events as animportant part of my business development.”

Tom @ Business Apparel0439 447 [email protected]


Zero Pellet Loss is a priorityfor the plastics industry - anda critical issue for ourenvironment.

Spilled pellets can make their way into localwaterways and ultimately estuaries and theocean. This isn’t just an eyesore and a litterissue; pellets, if accidentally mistaken forfood by birds or marine animals, could harmthem. That’s why the industry is behind ZeroPellet Loss—and it can only be achievedwith your help.

If you could take a simple step to helpstrengthen your company’s sustainabilityinitiatives, and;

• contribute to preserving water qualityand wildlife;

• comply with federal and stateregulations and avoidance of fines;

• establish a safety/housekeepingprogram;

• improve operational efficiency;

• improve the financial bottom line; and

• reputation in the community…

...would you take it?

To find out how contact Angela on9581 4787 or Renae on 9581 4379

Community Gardens in industrial areas?Council's Public Health andWellbeing Plan 2013-2017(PHWP) sets the strategicdirections under which theseinitiatives occur.

Council identifies through the plan how it cancontribute to the health and wellbeing ofthose who live, work and participate in thelife of the city.

The PHWP was developed aster extensivecommunity consultation and outlines keythemes which emerged from theconsultations.

Do you currently offer your employees agarden space in which to grow edible produce?

Have you considered being part of aCommunity Garden?

Do you have unused or vacant land at yoursite that you would consider offering fordevelopment of a community garden?

If you are interested to explore thepossibilities, contact either Angela Stubbs inEconomic Development on 9581 4787 orNicole Malina, Community Wellbeing Officer(Public Health) on 9581 4803 or [email protected]

Did you know that registrationof a business name does notgive the registrant exclusiverights over the name?

Business name holders osten think that byregistering a business name they have protected abrand - this is not the case. Be aware businessname registration does not provide exclusiveownership of the name and will not prevent it beingused by somebody who has registered it as atrademark or a web domain name.

Generally, the only way to get exclusive use of aparticular business name is to register it as a trademark. You can find more information about what'sinvolved– and search for existing trade marks at nocost – by visiting IP Australia.

To learn more about trade marks and domainnames visit• IP Australia (www.ipaustralia.gov.au) the

Australian Government's agency foradministering the laws and the registersrelating to trade marks, patents, designs andplant breeder's rights; and

• auDA (www.auda.org.au) the policy authorityfor rules and policies for registration ofAustralian (.au) domain names.

Business nameregistration

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What’s on

Council applauds local businesses who triumphedat Melbourne’s South East Business Awards

FreeWiK at Kingston Libraries

Melbourne’s South East BusinessAwards and Gala Dinner Presentationevening was held at the KarralykaCentre on Friday 9 May.

The event was attended by 270 local businesses,government representatives and community leaderswho came together to recognise businessachievements and excellence throughout the SouthEast Region of Melbourne.

South East Councils, utility companies, and Stateand Federal Government departments establishedthese awards to recognise those regionalbusinesses who contribute to the economy andsuccess of South East Melbourne.

Melbourne’s South East Business Awards not onlyallows the Government to show its gratitude to localbusinesses, but it gives an opportunity for localbusinesses to network with one another andacknowledge each other’s achievements.

There was a total of 64 finalists from the 10representing Council municipalities in the SouthEast, all competing for the seven business awardcategories. The companies were either nominatedby their Council or had taken part in theircorresponding Council Business Award programsthroughout 2013.

Two businesses from the City of Kingston, MarandPrecision Engineering and breadsolutions, won intheir field at the awards!

Marand Precision Engineeringwon theMelbourne’s South East Large Enterprise Award,sponsored by ConnectEast. Marand is an Australianowned company who specialise in the making ofhigh-quality precision tooling, machine tools andhighly engineered automated production solutions.

breadsolutions attained the Melbourne’s South EastBusiness Growth and Innovation Award, sponsoredby Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick. They are a dedicatedmanufacturer of artisan breads which are available inover 700 Coles Supermarkets nationwide.

Kingston Council congratulates Marand PrecisionEngineering and breadsolutions on all theiraccomplishments and success.

For more information seekingston.vic.gov.au/business or phone 9581 4735.

• Kingston Farmers’ Market7th June, 5th July, 2nd August, 6th September

• Leading through Turbulence Breakfast eventFriday 23rd May

• Kingston Sustainable BusinessNetwork BreakfastThursday 29th May

• NANOFAB-ULOUS for IndustryThursday 29th May

• Meet Your MatesThursday 5th June

• Improving Cashflow and ProfitabilityWednesday 11th June

• Kingston Business Women’s Network– Annual LuncheonWednesday 18th June

• Starting Your Business WorkshopWednesday 16th July

• Food Innovation AustraliaMonday 21st July

• Australian Chamber of International Trade(ACIT)Wednesday 30th July

• Meet Your MatesThursday 31st July

For a business to be successful andseen as credible, people need to knowabout you. Business events presentthe opportunity to network yourbusiness with other local businesses.As well as developing newrelationships, these workshops andevents create an opportunity to meetand secure new clients or customers.

Winner of miniiPad competition!Kingston Council ran a registrationcampaign in March for earlybirdbusinesses to register on the new onlineKingston Business Directory….and the winner was.....OCD Skate Shop

OCD Skate Shop is a family business employing localskaters. It has its own skate team with ages rangingfrom 6 – 44 years of age that are coached and mentored.Customers come from all over Melbourne and Victoria,with many interstate and international visitors. Wordspreads about the uniqueness of the business and wantto experience what they have to offer – a fantastic rangewith real pricing, and a knowledgeable passionate teamto talk about the products.

“Our success started with our level of commitment -we stock the largest range of skateboards hardwareand accessories in Victoria if not in Australia. We have aloyal and growing customer base that we love to dealwith – It’s so satisfying to see the huge smiles on kids’faces when they walk out the door, ready to roll. It isnot easy starting a new business, but if you surroundyourselves with positive people, make greatconnections, and never give up, the world’s youroyster!” says Caroline Commins winner of KingstonCouncil’s iPad draw for registering on the free onlineKingston Business Directory.www.ocdskateshop.com.au

The benefit of being on the Kingston businessDirectory gives your business exposure on a platformthat will enhance your own website search engineoptimisation. Visit:http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/business/System-Pages-UGC/Registration

Wireless Fidelity?It’s a misconception that’s whatWiFistands for. In fact the term was createdby a marketing company as a play onwords with HiFi.

Wifi is available at Kingston Libraries' eight branches,absolutely free! Bring in your laptop, tablet orsmartphone - you only need a library card to access it.

You can join the library at any of the Kingston Libraries,or online at: www.kingston.vic.gov.au/ library/My-Library/Join-Online.

When is the Wifi available?Currently it is available 7am - 9pm at Parkdale, Clarinda,Highett, Dingley, Patterson Lakes libraries, and during openinghours at Chelsea, Cheltenham and Moorabbin libraries.

Are there limits on what I can access and download?The WiFi goes through the Kingston Council network sois subject to the same conditions of access. There is amaximum file download limit of 100mb.

Can I print ?Presently you are unable to print using the Wifi network.If you wish to print a document simply save it to a USBstick and use one of the public PCs in the library.